How To Fix C0613 - Characteristic & not found: phase &, instr. &, char. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C0 - PP-PI: Messages for PI Sheet and Syntax Checker

• Message number: 613

• Message text: Characteristic & not found: phase &, instr. &, char. &

What causes this issue?

The process instruction &V3& for phase &V2& of the process order
contains the characteristic &V1&. However, this characteristic does
not exist in Customizing (any more). For this reason, the process
instruction cannot be maintained in the PI sheet.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'NA_SYSVERW' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0613 - Characteristic & not found: phase &, instr. &, char. & ?

  The SAP error message C0613 indicates that a specific characteristic is not found in the context of a phase, instruction, or characteristic in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics in production orders, process orders, or similar scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message does not exist in the system or is not defined for the specific configuration profile or object.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration profile may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find the specified characteristic.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that prevent the system from recognizing the characteristic.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify if the characteristic exists.
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Use transaction code CU01 (Configuration Profile) to check if the characteristic is included in the relevant configuration profile.
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the correct object (e.g., material, class).
  
  
  
  Validate Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the master data related to the material or object in question.
  Use transaction codes like CS03 (Display Material BOM) or CS02 (Change Material BOM) to verify the BOM and ensure that all components and characteristics are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and related data.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04, CU01, CS03, and CS02.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the C0613 error and implement a solution to resolve it.